Mark Bach
About Mark Bach
Mark Bach serves as Senior Counsel and Vice President at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2008. He holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Loyola University Chicago and has extensive experience in intellectual property management and patent law.
Work at Navistar
Mark Bach has served as Senior Counsel and Vice President at Navistar Inc since 2008. He has been instrumental in managing and expanding global multimillion-dollar portfolios focused on innovations and products within the high-technology sector. His role involves supervising a team of intellectual property paralegals and coordinating with outside counsel to ensure effective management of intellectual property matters. Additionally, he has developed and implemented standards, processes, and procedures for patent filing and maintenance at Navistar.
Education and Expertise
Mark Bach earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Loyola University Chicago, where he studied law from 1989 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics from Northwestern University, which he completed from 1984 to 1988. His educational background supports his expertise in intellectual property law and patent management.
Previous Experience
Before joining Navistar, Mark Bach worked as a Patent Counsel at Abbott from 1993 to 2000. He also served as a Patent Attorney at Snap-on Tools from 2000 to 2006. In these roles, he gained significant experience in managing patent portfolios and intellectual property issues, contributing to his current position at Navistar.
Intellectual Property Training and Development
In his current role at Navistar, Mark Bach creates and presents intellectual property training sessions. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of intellectual property matters within the organization, ensuring that team members are well-informed about patent processes and management.